System and method for performing a compaction operation

A method of operating a compactor providing a compaction effort over a work area, comprising:

• generating a location data for the compactor;
• determining a pass count for the work area based on the location data;
• determining a target compaction effort for the work area based on the pass count;
• and
• modifying the compaction effort to the target compaction effort.

A compactor, comprising:

• a frame;
• a compacting drum operably connected to the frame;
• and
• a variable vibratory mechanism coupled to the compacting drum and configured to provide a compaction effort to a work area;
• a control system comprising:
• a location sensor configured to generate a location data for the compactor;
• and
• a controller in communication with the location sensor and the variable vibratory mechanism, and configured to:
• receive the location data;
• determine a pass count for the work area based on the location data;
• determine a target compaction effort for the work area based on the pass count;
• and
• modify the compaction effort to the target compaction effort.